CVE-2024-0829

CVE-2024-0829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Najeebmedia Comments Extra Fields with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

The Comments Extra Fields For Post,Pages and CPT plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 5.0. This is due to missing or incorrect capability checks on several ajax actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to invoke those actions. As a result, they may modify comment form fields and update plugin settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0829?
The Comments Extra Fields For Post,Pages and CPT plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 5.0. This is due to missing or incorrect capability checks on several ajax actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to invoke those actions. As a result, they may modify comment form fields and update plugin settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-0829?
CVE-2024-0829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0829 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0829?
CVE-2024-0829 affects Najeebmedia Comments Extra Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0829?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0829 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-0829 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16613.
When was CVE-2024-0829 published?
CVE-2024-0829 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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